Traditional Sacred Valley Tour Ending in Ollantaytambo
What you’ll do on this tour
The Traditional route, cut short so you don’t go back to Cusco. Taray, Pisac and lunch in Urubamba run as usual; you then spend an hour at Ollantaytambo, from 14:15 to 15:15, and your guide says goodbye there. At 15:30 you’re a short walk from the station, in time for an afternoon train to Aguas Calientes or to check into your hotel in the valley. The only stop you miss compared with the full Traditional is Chinchero, and you pay US$1 less because there’s no ride back.
What makes it different
- Ends at 15:30 next to Ollantaytambo station
- Fits the afternoon trains to Aguas Calientes
- Taray viewpoint and an hour and a half in Pisac
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- A guided hour at the Ollantaytambo fortress
- Option to sleep in the valley and take the first train next morning
Hour-by-hour itinerary
We pick you up at your hotel, Airbnb or meeting point in the historic center. The exact time reaches you by WhatsApp the night before and may shift by a few minutes depending on your area.
Altitude 3,350 mA short photo stop over the Urubamba River and the first terraces of the valley before heading down to Pisac.
Terraces wrapping the mountainside and a ceremonial sector with the Intihuatana. On the way down, free time at the craft market in town.
Altitude 3,300 m (site) · 2,972 m (town)Boleto TurísticoAndean buffet at Rustica, included in the price. If you pick 14 Inkas, Don Ángel or Tunupa when booking, you only pay the difference.
Altitude 2,871 mA terraced fortress-temple on the hillside, the Temple of the Sun with its six monoliths and the only Inca town still lived in on its original street plan.
Altitude 2,790 mBoleto TurísticoThe tour ends in town, a short walk from the train station.
Altitude 2,790 m
What’s included and what’s not
Included
- Pickup in downtown Cusco
- Tourist transport all day
- Certified English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Andean buffet lunch (Rustica)
- Transfers between all stops
- First-aid kit
Not included
- Boleto Turístico (Pisac, Ollantaytambo)
- Drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance
- Tips (optional)
- Return to Cusco (the tour ends in Ollantaytambo)
What to bring
Passport (you’ll need it for the train), your train and Machu Picchu tickets if you already have them, sunscreen, a hat, water, soles in cash for the Pisac market and comfortable shoes. If you’re heading to Aguas Calientes, pack a small daypack; large suitcases are best left at your hotel in Cusco.
Who is this version for?
Ideal if…
- You’re taking the train to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo that same afternoon
- You’re spending the night in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo
- You want the classic route with a 07:20 start
Pick another version if…
- You’re sleeping in Cusco that night → Traditional Sacred Valley · return to Cusco
- You also want Maras and Moray before the train → + Maras & Moray · ends in Ollantaytambo
Frequently asked questions
Will I make my afternoon train?
The tour ends at 15:30 in Ollantaytambo, a short walk from the station. We recommend the 16:36 Inca Rail or the 19:00 PeruRail; both companies require you at the station 30 minutes before departure (16:06 or 18:30). Tell us your train time when you book.
Why doesn’t it visit Chinchero?
Chinchero is visited on the way back to Cusco. Since this version stays in Ollantaytambo, that stop drops out. If you want Chinchero and to end in Ollantaytambo, the + Maras & Moray version visits it first thing in the morning.
What does the Boleto Turístico cover on this route?
Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Add it when you pay on WeTravel and your guide hands it to you on the day.
What do I do with my luggage?
If you travel with suitcases, message us on WhatsApp when you book and we’ll help you arrange it for that day. Train luggage allowances depend on your ticket.
What if my train leaves the next day?
That works too: we drop you in Ollantaytambo at 15:30 and you spend the night in the valley. Many travelers do this to catch the first morning train.
Why is it US$29 instead of US$30?
Because it skips the ride back to Cusco and the Chinchero stop. With lunch at Rustica it’s US$29; with 14 Inkas, US$33; with Don Ángel, US$44; with Tunupa, US$49.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 30 days or more ahead and we refund 70%; under 72 hours, 50%; under 48 hours, 30%; under 24 hours or no-show, no refund. Refunds go back through WeTravel to your original payment method.
